A nontoxic therapy helps eating disorder patients
Jan 9 2017 - 9:40am
Research has revealed dissonance based therapy helps eating disorder patients.
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Food and Health
Peanut allergy in infants can be prevented naturally
Jan 7 2017 - 12:00am
Clinical guidelines have been established aimed at preventing peanut allergy in infants.
Small Increase in Zinc Foods May Help Fight Disease: Some Foods That Contain Zinc
Jan 4 2017 - 4:23pm
Zinc is an important mineral for human health, but are you sure you are getting enough?
An Uncommon Side Effect of Iron-Deficiency Anemia
Dec 30 2016 - 12:01pm
Iron is an important component of red blood cells, which carry oxygen to all body cells. Not having enough iron stores can negatively affect health in many ways.
A pigment in leafy greens preserves intelligence as you age
Dec 19 2016 - 12:22pm
Researchers have found that a pigment which is found in leafy green veggies helps to the preserve "crystallized intelligence" in the elderly.
Big Reasons You Need Microgreens
Dec 15 2016 - 7:45pm
Anyone who loves leafy green vegetables will welcome this news about microgreens, while those who are reluctant veggie eaters should rejoice as well. Researchers are uncovering some big reasons you need microgreens, where a little goes a long, long way.
Try sleeping well to decrease your desire for sugary and fatty foods
Dec 8 2016 - 5:21am
Researchers have discovered a direct link exists between loss of REM sleep and the desire for sugary and fatty foods and so therefore sleeping well may decrease this desire for unhealthy food.
A little nuts daily can help you beat heart disease and cancer
Dec 7 2016 - 5:42am
Researchers say eating just a handful of nuts daily lowers the risk of many serious diseases.
Are Your Pots and Pans Harming Your Health?
By Justin Vict
Dec 2 2016 - 6:29pm
When you bought your cookware, did you do research first? Probably not. You probably trusted that your store wasn't selling anything dangerous for cooking or that the FDA or other governmental agency would've banned any dangerous cookware products. But researchers have found that some cookware can have bad effects on your health.
Hummus listeria recall: Trader Joe's and Sabra share health risks
By Lana Bandoim
Dec 2 2016 - 5:39pm
Do you have the recalled hummus from Trader Joe's and Sabra in your refrigerator, and are you risking your health?
Probiotics lower stress and anxiety levels
Nov 24 2016 - 7:14am
Researchers have found that common probiotics decrease stress and anxiety levels.
Vegetarians Rock Athletic Performance
Nov 21 2016 - 8:49am
Many people believe that eating a vegetarian or vegan diet can have a negative effect on athletic performance, even though there are thousands of professional athletes who have chosen this lifestyle. Now a new study has examined the impact of a vegetarian diet on athletic performance in elite adult endurance athletes.
Try dry beans that cook fast for more protein and iron
Nov 20 2016 - 5:50am
Researchers have found that there is more protein and iron in dry beans that cook quickly than in the varieties that cook slower.
Mediterranean-style diet may help you beat heart failure
Nov 19 2016 - 7:54am
Researchers have found a Mediterranean-style diet may decrease heart failure in elderly people.
Getting more sleep could help lower sugar consumption
Nov 14 2016 - 5:13pm
Researchers have noted there are associations between self-reported sleep duration and drinking of sugar-sweetened beverages.
Fresh fruit and vegetables help prevent asthma
Nov 13 2016 - 6:45am
Researchers say the odds of having asthma are 53 percent higher in areas where it is not easy to buy fresh affordable food.
Try unsweetened tea instead of sugary soda to prevent diabetes
Nov 11 2016 - 6:46am
Researchers have determined that there is an association between prediabetes and the regular consumption of sugary beverages. This association is not seen with diet soda.
Enjoy the Feast But Make Sure You Do This on Thanksgiving Day
Nov 7 2016 - 3:16pm
Thanksgiving Day may be one of the few times this year that you really “blow your diet.” This is perfectly acceptable – if you will just make time over the holiday weekend to fit in a few extra minutes of exercise.
Garlic – An Important Addition to Your Healthy Diet
Nov 3 2016 - 3:02pm
There are many reasons to include garlic in your diet daily – not the least of which is its potential to prevent cancer.
Why You Should Not Use the Glycemic Index Alone for Your Cancer Prevention Diet
Nov 3 2016 - 1:52pm
Choosing a healthful diet is very important to reduce your risk of many types of cancer, but choosing a food solely based on its glycemic index is not necessarily a good idea.
Beef or Crickets for Dinner?
Oct 31 2016 - 9:01am
Current meat production practices are not sustainable, destructive to the environment, terribly inhumane, and cannot keep up with the growing global population. The answer, according to some experts, is more wide use of insects not only as a protein source, but for their other nutrients as well. Will we soon be choosing between beef or crickets for dinner?
A natural compound in onions may help fight cancer
Oct 25 2016 - 6:01am
Researchers at Kumamoto University in Japan say they have isolated a natural compound isolated from onions called onionin A (ONA) which has several properties that help fight ovarian cancer.
Best Diet for Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease
Oct 24 2016 - 3:40pm
Peripheral Artery Disease or PAD is a narrowing of the blood vessels – most commonly in the legs – that can lead to an increased risk of very serious health conditions. Diet plays a very important part in the care of PAD.
Crab and shrimp shells have healing potential
Oct 19 2016 - 10:59pm
Research has found combining a sugar which is obtained from crab and shrimp shells with several nanomaterials could lead to the development of biomedical applications which may help with healing.
Macular degeneration risk is cut with a Mediterranean diet
Oct 18 2016 - 6:00pm
According to a new study people who closely adhere to the Mediterranean diet, particularly by eating fruit, may be significantly less likely to develop age-related macular degeneration.
Edible Flowers and Why You Should Eat Them
Oct 17 2016 - 9:11am
When most people think of flowers on the table, they envision them in a vase and not on their plate, and if they are part of the meal, it’s only for decoration. Yet there are numerous edible flowers and some great reasons for making them a part of your diet.
Natural remedy for infections in preemies--breast milk
Oct 10 2016 - 10:13am
Researchers have found a protein in breast milk that lowers hospital-acquired infections in preemies.
Cauliflower Could Be a New Grain
Oct 8 2016 - 2:49pm
Bread and grains are dietary staples, yet many people stress out because they are concerned about gluten, calories, or glycemic index associated with these foods. What if cauliflower could be a new grain?
Nothing healthy about Naked Juice says consumer group
Oct 5 2016 - 1:03pm
A complaint filed by the Center for Science in the Public Interest alleges Pepsi Co. has been misleading the public by labeling their line of juice as nutritious. The organization claims the ingredients pictured on Naked Juice are misleading.